Newsletter Archive
caribbean whoosh
A few Thursdays ago, our class (the 7th grade) along with the 8th grade had the good luck to travel by bus to the South Shore Cultural Center of Chicago. There we saw some beautiful Caribbean dancing. The performance started with the promenade set in a famous market place in Jamaica. The show continuedwith interactive activities such as the limbo. Two of our 8th graders (Ezra Edgerton and Marquita Evans) competed for the title of limbo champion . This hands-on experience continued with singing and, for some, on stage dancing.
The dancers wore bright, colorful costumes and expressed the culture through rhythmic movements to a steady beat. Overall, it was an excellent and educational experience.
-Eden Finer (7) and Joanna Northage-Orr (7)
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New Dates & Times!
12th Grade Eurythmy Festival
Monday, March 4 • 7:00pm • CWS Auditorium
Wednesday, March 6 • 10:45am • CWS Auditorium
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march is…
…Spirituality month at CWS. All are welcome to come and continue the conversation that was begun in November. Open discussion will take place on three Wednesday evenings in March (March 12th, 19th and 26th) at 7:30pm. See attached flyer for more details.
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around the blocks
Here is what is coming up next on the grade school block rotation:
•1st Grade — Ms. Petersen
Language Arts
•2nd Grade — Mrs. Sullivan
Language Arts
•3rd Grade — Ms. Triggiano
Language Arts: Grammar
•4th Grade — Ms. Desouches
Language Arts: Norse Myths
•5th Grade — Ms. Vaca
Ancient Egypt with Ms. Moskowitz
•6th Grade — Mrs. Moskowitz
Physics with Mr. Trevillion
•7th Grade — Ms. Szymanski
Language Arts & History:
The Reformation
•8th Grade — Mr. Husseini
Social Studies: Geography
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how sweet it is!
Here's a first look at Annual Fund participation by class. We are pleased that we are nearly half way to our financial goal, but as you can see, we need your help to reach our 90% participation goal. Every 2 weeks, we will update you on where classes stand and who is the leader in this drive. If you have any questions regarding the Annual Fund and parent involvement, please do not hesitate to contact the Development Office at 733.828.8456. Also, keep an eye out for representatives going to the upcoming parent nights!
CWS parent (and owner of Tweet), Michelle Feuer, has generously offered to donate one of the restaurant's signature Red Velvet cakes to any class achieveing 100% parent participation in the Annual Fund. Thank you, Michelle!
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social inclusion corner
Last week we looked at how Previewing upcoming events can help build social intelligence by giving perspective. The follow up process is Review. Pick a day and time that works for everyone for a long-term review, such as every Friday evening during dessert. To get things rolling you may want to start with ”The funniest thing that happened this week was…” For a medium-term review, you might ask, “What was the best/hardest thing that happened today?” Telling a story from your own experience is a great way to break the ice. For the short-term review, go over what worked well right after an activity, and what did not go so well. A great way to inspire children to open up and tell their stories, and learn to be able to perceive the cause and effect of their actions, is to make a game of it. Using drama, storytelling or puppetry, create alternative endings for stories. Tell or act out a story to the end. Then discuss with them one aspect of the story that could be changed. Next ask them to write, act or tell what the ending will be now. Another angle would be to tell a simple story but leave out a few key scenes before the end. Now skip ahead and tell the ending. The children have to then write, act or discuss what happened to bring about such an ending. This can be repeated several times with the same story, only each time the teller changes the ending and the children have to guess what happened in each situation to bring about such a conclusion. Teaching us that, as Rudolf Steiner noted, in the game of life “the concept of effect calls up that of cause”.
-Hazel Lucchesi-Ginsberg, SICG parent member
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high school news
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around the blocks
Here are the current art blocks; new Morning Lesson blocks begin next week:
•9th Grade
Black & White Drawing with Mr. Dozier
•10th Grade
Metals with Mrs. Vig
•11th Grade
Metals with Mrs. Vig
•12th Grade
Drama with Ms. Everhart
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We Go Green!
Stay Tuned for More Details…
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coach's corner
During this break between the end of the basketball season and the start of boys' volleyball and girls' soccer seasons, we have been taking a look back to re-cap for anybody who may have missed anything:
Our high school girls basketball team had what can only be called a very successful year. After not having a girls' team for two years we were able to get started again last year. The majority of girls were inexperienced and the team centralized around captain, Adriana Kondrat (Class of 2007). However this year, with Adriana gone, we began the season excited but expecting to take this year and use it as a learning year. With no seniors and only two juniors on the team, we knew we would have another year with these players team to build up the team. Little did we know that we were going to meld as quickly as we did! Throughout the year everyone stepped up their game and took this team, as a whole, to a level of play that made every other team take notice. We started the year with the only seven girls but ended the year with ten thanks to three freshman joining at winter break. We lost the first two game of the season but we could already see that we were going to surprise some teams this year. With a full roster, we hosted Young Women's in our third game which in turn became our first win, beating them 34-17. Olivia Ragan led with 14 points and Sanja Ramirez had 15 rebounds to lead the way. With some strong defense and fast break points the girls started to see what they were capable of and were ready to push further.
After a couple of more losses we got back in the winning column by beating Chicagoland Jewish, 27-19. We then hit a streak of four games in a row decided by 4 points or less. This started with a game versus Our Lady of Tepeyac in which we were down by 5 going into the fourth quarter and although we made a comeback we could never take the lead falling 20-22. This was followed by a 4 point win over St. Gregory, one of the best outside shooting teams that we faced. Down by 4 at half the girls came out strong by going on a 10-2 run in the third to take the lead that they never gave back up. Olivia and Arielle scored 8 points each in the second half to help give us the victory.
We then had our heartbreak part of the season first by losing to Roycemore by just one point, 36-37. This was followed by 40-41 overtime loss to Cristo Rey in which they hit a running three pointer as the buzzer went off, bringing us into overtime. The wear and tear of a long season started taking its toll and injuries started to hit us. With most of our players fighting through something or another and having to limit the playing time of some of our key players, we struggled through the rest of the season but still managed to pick up a couple of more wins. We finished the season 6 and 13 — and record we were all happy with.
With our defense leading the way only giving up an average of 25 points a game we were able to stay in most games of the season. This was led great on the ball pressure by Olivia who led the team with 45 (an average of over 3 per game) steals this season. The girls challenged every shot that the opposing team attempted and forced a lot of tough looks. Sanja was there to clean up all of those missed shots with over 130 rebounds this season (an average of over 10 a game).
This was a great season led by some amazing girls that played hard every night! They did all I asked of them and more. They continually went out there and improved their own individual game and the team's game. With everyone coming back next year, the girls and I are already excited about the possibilities that we have.
I would like to thank everyone who came out to cheer us on. And I would like to especially thank my assistant coach, Amanda Kuzak, for all of her hard work. But most importantly I want to thank the girls for what was a great season!
-Christian Schnell, Athletic Director
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community announcements
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offer your seat?
Echo Valley Hope Inc. is an educational and charitable organization dedicated to teaching sustainablity and seeking to provide good nutritious food and clean water to those in need from disaster or long term disadvantage. We are creating an outreach program in Ontario, Wisconsin (40 minutes from Viroqua) to provide safe car seats for the local, underserved population. If you have a car seat or booster that is in working order, we would be grateful for a donation. For information on Echo Valley Hope, Inc., visit us on the web at Echo Valley Hope. To arrange donations, please call Jan Kenyon 847.651.7445.
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in memoriam
Marjorie Spock died peacefully at her home on January 23, 2008 at the age of 103. Ms. Spock was one of six children born to a prominent family in New Haven, Connecticut during the early years of the 20th century. (Her brother Benjamin is the most widely-known member of the family, both for his book, Baby & Child Care, and as a result of his public opposition to the Vietnam War.) As a young woman of 18, Marjorie traveled to Dornach, Switzerland, where she began a life-long relationship to anthroposophy and Waldorf education. While there, she met and studied with Rudolf Steiner and trained in Eurythmy. After returning to the United States, she completed her BA and MA degrees at Columbia University and went on to teach at a several progressive schools in New York City, as well as at the Rudolf Steiner School in Manhattan and the Waldorf School in Garden City, Long Island. Ms. Spock's interests included bio-dynamic gardening and agriculture. Her involvement in the case brought against the US government for DDT spraying brought her in contact with Rachel Carson, author of Silent Spring; the two became friends and collaborators. Ms. Spock was interviewed for a documentary about Rachel Carson a few years ago. Ms. Spock held a study group which began in 1965 and continued until the week of her death, where friends, neighbors and visitors from around the world were able to gather to share ideas on a wide range of topics. She was the author of many books and papers, including Teaching as a Lively Art and Eurythmy. At the age of 100, Ms. Spock produced, directed and choreographed a video about eurythmy. Throughout her life, she was dedicated to “the understanding of goodness of mankind and for the health of the earth” (from the article in the Ellsworth American). Donations in honor of Marjorie Spock are welcomed by the Foundation for Human Movement Studies, which supports the mission of Spatial Dynamics (c/o Susan Harrington, 47 Spice Mill Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065) and the Bio-Dynamic Farming & Gardening Association (25844 Butler Rd, Junction City, OR 97448).
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local housing workshop
Waldorf school alum parent, Pete Fugiel, will be holding a local housing workshop at the Edgewater Library. The date is set for Tuesday, March 18th at 6:30pm. The workshop will focus on participant questions and a general discussion of the 2008 market, from both the seller and buyer perpsectives. Lending expert Yale Valdez of Compass Mortgage will be the other workshop coordinator.
Attendance will be limited. Participants are asked to rsvp at 773.218.7422 or to contact Pete Fugiel. Individual questions and general market situations will be the focus of the discussion. Peter's real estate research on various north side neighborhoods will be featured.
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im-pulse int'l eurythmy training
Announcing an exciting new professional eurythmy training with a contemporary, dynamic approach. Study on 3 continents, meet people from many different cultures and deepen your understanding of anthroposophy, all while studying eurythmy with some of the most accomplished master eurythmists in the world.
Beginning in August⁄September of 2008, this new program will offer an accredited degree in eurythmy, leaving the participants prepared for pedagogical, therapeutic, performance and social applications in any number of different careers. The first semester will take place in Dornach, Switzerland, while the spring semester will be split between Austin, Texas and Sao Paulo, Brazil. For more detailed schedules and information on fees and registration, please visit Impulse-Eurythmy.
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classified ads
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Anthropopsophical Pressel Massage (Stroemungs Massage nach Dr. Simeon Pressel) now available by licensed massage therapist. The treatments are suitable for adults and teens over 14. Located in Lakeview. Call 773.248.0640 or email Joril Kvamme for more information.
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Wanted: Occasional driver to doctor, store, etc. Will pay for service. Former Waldorf mom has brain tumor but pretty able to get around with some assistance. Call Pam Bradley 773.764.5483.
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Tweet 5020 N Sheridan Road, is looking for a motivated, energetic high school student, graduate or friend who wants to work in a busy, fun restaurant. Sunday host shift, 8am-4pm. Good pay, nice people. Call Michelle at 773.259.1184
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Always Wanted a Vintage Pool Table? 1930s, brand new green felt, small, 6' x 4'. Perfect for home use, sticks, rack, etc…Great for kids at home; mine is going off to college! Call Michelle 773.259.1184.
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Rubik's Cube: If you know how to get from step 3 to step 7 and want to coach me, I will hire you. Clay Henley 312.580.4347.
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Need to Get Away? Beautiful New Mexico Ranch for sale. Reduced to sell. Was $450,000, now $350,000. Located 2 hours east of Santa Fe and Taos, 39 deeded acres on the Canadian River, adobe 2 bedroom house with 4 separate buildings. Pictures and info available at SW Ranches and click on Properties⁄Canadian River Ranch. Or call Sarah at 773.443.0457.
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Let Them Eat Chocolate! Former Waldorf parents Debra Gregory Voss with husband Jay Voss have just opened a chocolate lounge at 5306 N Damen. Stop by for the best Belgian chocolate anywhere (we have vegan!), along with coffee, hot coca, cakes and incredibly delicious gelatos and sorbets. Open 11am-7pm Sunday-Wednesday, 11am-9pm Thursday-Saturday; closed Tuesday. Also looking for acoustic musicians to perform on our stage. 773.334.COCO.
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Free!! Two twin bed mattresses; slightly used on guest beds. Excellent condition wooden student's desk with 4 drawers on the side. Antique early 20th century pale blue, porcelin⁄cast iron, 6 legged 'Acorn' gas stove used to be in the summer kitchen in my basement. Very heavy. Call Susie Poole 773.989.8483.
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Student Painting Project: We're looking for a student who would like to spend a couple hours (and make a couple o' bucks) painting clouds on the walls and ceiling of a small bedroom. If you're interested, please call Lee Ann Rechtin at 312.497.4767. We're happy to provide transportation to and from our house.
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Grass Fed Beef For Sale! Waldorf Students in Viroqua, WI have Angus Grass-Fed Beef available in hanging weights of Whole-Half's or Quarters. Hanging Wt. is a wholesale term for selling beef.The average hanging Wt. for a Whole is 550 lb, @ $3.20 per lb.The average hanging Wt. for a Half is 275 lb @ $3.20 per lb.The average hanging Wt. for a Quarter is 137.5 lb @ $3.25 per lb.A Quarter Beef fills about 2 apple boxes.If you are interested in ordering we will send you an Order Form (which we can be sent you electronically or a hard copy.) A Cut Sheet will be included which allows you to get cuts to your specifications, ie. steaks, roasts hamburger etc. If you have any questions please contact us. Here are your options: Zachary Wickert or Ethan Wickert or call us at 1.608.637.8890 and ask for, Zach or Ethan or Brian. Delivery is available to the Chicago area. $15 — 25 for delivery depending on stops and # of orders. Zachary and Ethan's Farming.
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food for thought
Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom.
-Theodore Rubin
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